David Wiklanski, MA, NJCEM

Experience

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  Monroe Township

  Aug 2004 - Aug 2013

  EMT
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  Kean University

  Jan 2007 - now

  Adjunct Professor

  As an Adjunct Professor, I am tasked with delivering a high-quality educational product to the students who are enrolled in my courses. To do this, I utilize all available technology, a combination of lectures and group discussions, as well as hands-on learning. After having spent over a decade in the Psychology department, I moved over to the Health Education Department where I now teach Emergency Management, EMR, and Advanced First Aid courses. I previously served as the Safety Officer for the Kean University Adjunct Faculty Federation (KUAFF) to the University Safety Committee. In this capacity, I attended meetings and reported on all safety-related matters occurring in the University and functioned as a voice for the Adjunct Professors for their concerns. Show less

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  City of New Brunswick

  Apr 2009 - now

  Fire Captain

  My responsibilities include the supervision and oversight of my assigned apparatus and district, as well as the response to, and mitigation of emergencies both in that district and city-wide. When necessary, I will fill in as the Acting Deputy Chief which makes me responsible for all the residents, visitors, and guests of the City of New Brunswick during my assigned tour of duty.

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  Various Agencies

  Jan 2010 - now

  EMT-Instructor

  Under the guidance of NJAC 8:40, I provide education to EMT students, existing EMTs, and expired EMTs seeking re-entry into the field. My responsibilities include, but are not limited to, lecturing, demonstrating skills, performing assessments of students and managing overall course operations. Having worked in a number of agencies and with a diverse group of students, I have been able to share my knowledge with other instructors as well as learning cutting edge training techniques from fellow instructors. Show less

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  Rutgers University

  Jan 2011 - May 2013

  Emergency Services Educator
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  Alpha Omega Training Solutions

  Jan 2014 - now

  Owner

  Alpha Omega Training Solutions was founded on the belief that amateurs train until they get it right, professionals train until they can't get it wrong.As a result of budget cuts, staffing levels, increased responses and having to do more with less, Training often gets pushed to the wayside. Those tasked with being a Training Officer can be unprepared for the true amount of time that is required to develop, implement, and present a wide variety of training programs in order to maintain certifications, increase knowledge, and comply with regulations. We understand the demands of the local Training Division and want to help. We have programs that have been developed and are ready to be presented. Our regulatory compliance programs take care of the yearly mandates of training. Our courses of interest were built around other responders concerns for topics that they didn't feel they had a good grasp of. Custom programs are also available to meet your needs.We specialize in FIRE/EMS Education, CPR/First Aid Training, and OSHA Compliance training. Show less

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  DavidWiklanski.com

  Oct 2016 - now

  Professional Speaker

  I speak nationally on mental health as it relates to the Fire and Emergency Services. Some of the topics that I speak on include: Resilience, Coping Strategies, Setting effective boundaries, and adopting a multi-faceted approach to behavioral healthcare. For a list of my conference topics and some video clips, please visit my website at www.davidwiklanski.com

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  Holland Township Office of Emergency Management

  May 2021 - now

  Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator

  As a Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator, my responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Assisting the Emergency Management Coordinator in developing, coordinating, and activating mutual aid and emergency management plans and in activating emergency management facilities and services; does other related duties as required.Plan, organized, and directed emergency management operations within the township; coordinated activities of local agencies within the township and provided them with guidance and advice in developing emergency management plans and programs; coordinated activities of the emergency management staff; assisted municipal officials in planning and organizing emergency management programs and in establishing and developing emergency units, plan and develop a comprehensive training program for emergency management personnel: develop exercise programs to test response capabilities; establish a system to alert key public officials and warn the public of an impending or continuing emergency or disaster; coordinate, plan, and develop township-wide evacuation with municipal emergency personnel and adjacent Emergency Management offices. Show less